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Great Shelford & Stapleford

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About

Great Shelford and Stapleford are neighbouring villages located directly south of Cambridge, separated by the River Granta. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing, local shops, and green spaces, with the railway line providing a direct connection to the city. The landscape is largely flat, typical of the region, with fields and meadows extending from the settlements.

The River Granta and its accompanying common land form a central green corridor between the two communities. Shelford Memorial Hall is a focal point for local events and activities. The area maintains a distinct separation from the city, with its own parish councils and community infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Great Shelford & Stapleford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Shelford & Stapleford is £80,361 per year. There are 2 schools in Great Shelford & Stapleford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Great Shelford & Stapleford is home to around 6,535 people, with a population density of about 413.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Shelford & Stapleford Population
6,535
Population density
413.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.09(+5%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.56(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.74(-26%)
Burglary
3.06(+10%)
Shoplifting
2.75(-61%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,986
76.37%
Other White
603
9.24%
Indian
167
2.56%
Chinese
111
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
110
1.68%
Total population: 6,529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,234
60.28%
Level 3 (A level)
539
10.05%
No qualifications
507
9.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
505
9.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
284
5.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,210
42.53%
Owns with a mortgage
749
26.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
390
13.71%
Social rents from council
333
11.7%
Other social rented
86
3.02%
Total households: 2,845

Property prices in Great Shelford & Stapleford

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £617,000 in Great Shelford & Stapleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £221,000 up to £4,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Shelford & Stapleford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Shelford & Stapleford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£850,000
Flats9£265,000
Semi-Detached20£594,622
Terraced7£380,000

10 years median price trend in Great Shelford & Stapleford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Shelford & Stapleford.

All postcodes in Great Shelford & Stapleford

CB225DD

London Road

CB225DH

London Road

CB225LH

De Freville Road

CB225LR

Station Road

CB225EG

High Green

CB225SP

Coxs Close

CB225AH

Hinton Way

CB225DU

Hawthorne Road

CB225EE

Maris Green

CB225JF

Davey Crescent

CB225AJ

Hinton Way

CB225GJ

Granham's Road

CB225GZ

Shelford

CB225EY

Ashen Green

CB225FZ

Welchs Crescent

CB225FU

Cambridge Road

CB225LB

Cavendish Place

CB223AA

Shelford Bottom

CB225AF

Macaulay Avenue

CB225DT

Priams Way

CB225EF

Abberley Wood

CB225EQ

High Green

CB225JE

Cambridge Road

CB223GP

Cambridge Road

CB225AP

Chaston Road

CB225GL

More's Meadow

CB225AT

Peacocks

CB225NA

Station Road

CB225AY

Hills View

CB225DB

London Road

CB225SY

Mingle Lane

CB223AD

Shelford Bottom

CB223BF

Cherry Hinton Road

CB225FF

Old School Court

CB225GU

Shelford

CB225JR

Red Hill Lane

CB225NB

Cabbage Moor

CB225AL

Hinton Way

CB225JW

Westfield Road

CB225JY

Granhams Road

CB225AD

Hinton Way

CB225AQ

Coppice Avenue

CB225AX

Hinton Way

CB225JS

Cambridge Road

CB223AB

Babraham Road

CB225LX

Poplar Close

CB225AW

Birch Trees Road

CB225BX

Haverhill Road

CB225GQ

Shelford

CB225DE

London Road

CB225DJ

Granta Terrace

CB225EB

Heffer Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.